Carolina's sister is sick...

[Carolinasmom]

My parents have Lindy who is Carolina's litter mate. When we watched her for a week in April while my parents were on a cruise, she was on meds for a bulging disk in her back, (dogs are 7 years old). With meds and restriction on jumping on and off furniture, it was hoped that the disk would heal on its own.

A few weeks ago Lindy started having potty accidents in the house and her stools were orange. The vet said the orange was due to a liver problem which was a side effect of the meds. A blood test revealed she is anemic and an ultrasound showed an enlarged liver. She has no energy...this from a dog who had endless energy, WAY more than Carolina ever has!

My parents have taken Lindy to a specialist and last night she had a blood transfusion. A bone marrow test was mentioned but my mom is not sure she wants them to put Lindy through all that, putting her out and drilling into her leg. We are very worried! Prayers/postive thoughts would be much appreciated! I will keep you updated. These 2 dogs are very close. My mom does doggy daycare when I work so they see each other regularly.

[kayharley]

Prayers will be going your way from all of us here.

I will have Lindy in my thoughts...please keep us posted.

[toomanypaws]

Oh how sad! Sending prayers for Lindy's healing and also strength for your parents having to go through this.

Please keep us informed.

[Carolinasmom]

Thanks kayharley and toomanypaws! Lindy is home and doing better. They have her on prednisone, (sp?) and some anti-rejection drug so she doesn't reject the blood from the transfusion. She did not end up having the bone marrow test which was to check for an auto-immune disease b/c the test has only a 30% chance of telling if the dog has it. Mom says Lindy has more energy but is tired. She figures Lindy didn't get much sleep last night since they had to check her temp. regularly to make sure she wasn't rejecting the blood. She goes back in a few days to get checked again.

[Toto times 2]

Best wishes for Lindy. We will be thinking about her.

Barb, Ghillie, and Smokey

[Tribo64]

Best wishes from us, too!

[Eliz222]

I hope Lindy feels better soon!

[Scully'sMom]

Please know Lindy is in our thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry to hear that she is having such a time time, as well as your parents.

((((Lindy))))))

[jlr79]

Lindy is in our thoughts and prayers too. I hope she is feeling better soon!!

Jan

[savannahsmom35]

So sorry to hear about Lindy. Savannah sends her love and prays for a quick recovery!

[Guest Darcy's Mom]

Darcy and me send our healing thoughts and prayers to Lindy. Being a cairn, chances are she'll fight this and make a full recovery. Glad to know she's home. Maybe just being home will be a big help to her. Keep us posted.

[Anna_525]

Hugs and prayers from Anna and Alfie!

[MikeC]

Prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to Lindy from me, Duffy and Mickey.

MikeC